“In the last resort, sheer insight is the greatest asset of all.”
Quote by Herbert Butterfield
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Herbert Butterfield
Herbert Butterfield was a prominent historian known for his research on the period of the Scientific Revolution and the Reformation. His work, 'The Origins of Modern Science', had a profound impact on the field of history. more
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